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  • How to Light a White Gas Stove

    The thing about lighting a white gas stove is that "a brief soccer-ball sized flame is normal," as one manufacturer puts it. As I see it, a brief soccer-ball size flame is never completely normal. Unfortunately, it is sometimes completely necessary and here's why: The gas your stove burns has to be vaporized to burn correctly. The stove does this by heatin… read more

  • Gasoline Cook Stoves for Backpacking

    Available in an array of designs and sizes while remaining lightweight and compact, no matter what style you choose, gasoline backpacking stoves are a convenient way to cook up a warm meal after a long day of trekking. read more

  • Camping & Cooking

    To enjoy a camping trip to the great outdoors, it is a necessity to be able to cook most of your meals over an open fire or gas stove. read more

  • Types of Lightweight Camping Stoves

    On a serious backpacking trip, every ounce of weight counts. A large, multi-burner camping stove may be nice for a family trip, but it's a luxury best left behind on a backwoods excursion. Fortunately, outdoor outfitters have responded to the demands of campers for lightweight reliable gear. Today, you can find lightweight stoves that burn nearly any fuel. read more

  • How to Troubleshoot a Camp Chef Gas Camp Stove

    Camp Chef gas stoves let you cook at your campsite like you do at home. It's important to have a well-maintained and properly running stove to keep you safe. Remember to set up and light your stove before you leave for your trip so you can fix any problems at home. If your stove isn't running properly, follow a troubleshooting strategy to figure out what's c… read more

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  • How to Use Camping Stoves

    Cooking in the backcountry has come a long way since a camper was forced to build a fire to have a hot meal. Lightweight, high-output stoves allow hikers to cook anywhere a fire is unsafe, unfeasible or prohibited. Backcountry camping… read more

  • Cleaning an MSR Stove

    After you use an MSR stove on several trips to the backcountry, it can become dirty both on the outside and inside the fuel line. When you are hungry after a hard day, the last thing you want is for your stove to start sputtering. But… read more

  • How to Cook with a Camping Stove

    If you are planning a camping trip, more than likely you will be cooking on a camping stove. These stoves are no more difficult than operating your stove at home. If fact, anything you can cook on your stove top at home, you'll be able… read more

  • How to Choose a Backpacking Stove

    By using a backpacking stove to cook your meals in the backcountry, you are less of an impact on the land than campfires and will also be able to cook more quickly and more efficiently in all conditions. Choosing the right backpacking… read more

  • How to Camp With Gas Cooking

    Cooking with a campfire has certain charms, but convenience certainly is not one of them. Furthermore, it is common for campgrounds to tightly regulate where a fire can be built, and sometimes open fires or pit fires are barred altoget… read more

  • Outdoor Fire Pit Rules

    Whether you're camping on the beach, in the woods or under the stars in the desert, it doesn't feel like camping without a campfire. No matter where you are when using an outdoor fire pit, it is important to remember the local laws. read more

  • JetBoil PCS Review

    The Jetboil Personal Cooking System (PCS) is a portable camp stove designed to be used with isobutane gas. The PCS comes complete with a one-liter canister that will boil water at normal altitudes in two minutes. The system lights by s… read more

  • Hotels at Pismo Beach, California

    The seaside town of Pismo Beach, California is located right next to Pismo Beach State Park, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, biking, whale watching and horseback riding are all possible along the coasta… read more

  • Hotels in Venice Beach, California

    Located on the Pacific Ocean in sunny Southern California, Venice Beach has long been known to the world as a popular spot for sports, art and culture. Surfing, skating and soaking up the rays are popular activities in this beachside r… read more

  • Cabins in Broken Bow, Oklahoma

    Broken Bow is located in the southeast part of Oklahoma, a place known for its thick forests and many lakes. Near Broken Bow is the popular Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake, both of which draw visitors from around the region… read more

  • RV Parks Near Portage, AK

    RV camping near Alaska's Portage Valley offers a visual feast. Home to the Portage Glacier, Chugach State Park and National Forest and a large variety of wildlife, visitors are likely to leave the area impressed. Whether driving north… read more

  • Fuels Used for Camping Stoves

    The primary difference between camping stove models is the fuel they're designed to burn. Solid fuel stoves are simple and cheap, unpressurized liquid stoves are easy to use but inefficient, pressurized liquid stoves are efficient but… read more

  • Force 10 Propane Stove Spare Parts

    Force 10 propane stoves are designed to fit into boat and ship galleys. Force 10 has been making and producing marine cooking stoves for over 30 years. Separating Force 10 from other stove makes is the use of heavy-gauge stainless stee… read more

  • Hiking & Camping Equipment

    Backpacking is a wonderful way to visit wilderness areas, yet to keep in the spirit of traveling light and leaving only footprints, visitors to the hinterlands should be aware of modern state-of-the-art camping equipment. Such items as… read more

  • Camping Food Supplies & Meals

    Campers who head deep into the wilderness, as well as those who prefer roadside campsites, will all be faced with a different cuisine when they leave home. In either case, don't let a few nights in a tent be an excuse for bland cooking… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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